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The ACLU of Mississippi can accommodate journalist inquiries into local and national issues affecting civil rights in Mississippi. To speak with an ACLU expert, please email comms@aclu-ms.org or call (601) 354-3408.

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ACLU Report Calls For Immediate Reform Of Mississippi Drug Enforcement System

Excessively Harsh Sentences For Minor Drug Offenses And Misuse Of Confidential Informants Undermines Criminal Justice System

CONTACT: Elizabeth Beresford, ACLU National, (212) 519-7808 or (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org

March 28, 2011

ACLU of MS Calls for an End to Inhumane ICE Raids

The ACLU of MS will join MIRA, MS Immigrant Rights Alliance at a press conference today at noon after receiving reports from citizens about ICE raids that started during the weekend of February 18th in Jackson, MS.

February 25, 2011

Mississippi School District To Clarify Gang Policy As Part Of Settlement Of ACLU Lawsuit

CONTACT:
Will Matthews, ACLU national, (212) 549-2582 or 2666; media@aclu.org
Nsombi Lambright, ACLU of Mississippi, (601) 354-3408 ext. 223; nlambright@aclu-ms.org

February 9, 2011

ACLU of MS Applauds Suspension of Scott Sisters Sentence

Contact: Nsombi Lambright, nlambright@aclu-ms.org, 601-573-3978

December 29, 2010

ACLU Secures Settlement for Family Assaulted by Moss Point Police

CONTACT:
Bear Atwood, ACLU of Mississippi Interim Legal Director, (601) 862-8658, bearatwood@aclu-ms.org

November 11, 2010

ACLU Sues Sheriff's Department On Behalf Of Corrections Officer Fired For Being Gay

CONTACT:
Robyn Shepherd, ACLU National, (212) 519-7829 or 549-2666; media@aclu.org
Brent Cox, ACLU of Mississippi, (601) 354-3408 x228; bcox@aclu-ms.org

October 18, 2010